LIVERPOOL don’t need to spend big and risk the harmony of their title-winning squad, according to John Barnes.
The Reds won their first-ever Premier League with a record seven games to spare after Manchester City lost 2-1 at Chelsea on Thursday night.
John Barnes has urged Liverpool against making any big-money signings
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And Kop icon Barnes believes making big-money signings this summer could do more harm than good, urging Jurgen Klopp to stick with the talented squad at his disposal.
Klopp has already turned down a move for £53million Timo Werner, who instead joined Chelsea.
Should Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane all stay at Anfield this summer, Barnes hopes Klopp continues with his no-buy policy.
Barnes told BonusCodeBets: “If Liverpool were to make big signings but then suddenly, those signings cannot play, and they cannot get into the team because of Salah and Firmino, it damages the harmony of the club.
“How does that big signing feel when he’s always on the bench? I don’t think they need to do it at all.
“And I don’t feel this was the reason Manchester City didn’t win the title this season.
“Pep [Guardiola] and Klopp, the two most successful managers in world football, both feel like they don’t have to make big signings to compete.
“So, who are we to question that? They are successful every year.”
Barnes continued by saying Liverpool have a host of talented role players, such as Takumi Minamino and Divock Origi – and should lean on them rather than sign new faces.
He added: “If you have players you can put in the squad like Minamino and Origi, Liverpool still have a large squad with people that can make an impact from the bench.
“It is not an issue to go and sign someone. I don’t see why there is a necessity to sign big.
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“They are 22 points better off than everybody else…
“Lallana is on his way so maybe they will replace him, but I can’t see Liverpool making big signings.
“If they do there is pressure on their reaction, and the harmony they bring to the team.”
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
